Thank you. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 15, Adoption Act has had second reading and accordingly stands ordered to a standing committee. Second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1998-99; Bill 9, Loan Authorization Act, 1998-99; Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1997-98; Bill 12, Write-off of Debts Act, 1997-98; Bill 13, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1997-98; Committee Report 2-13(5); Committee Report 3-13(5); Committee Report 4-13(5); Committee Report 5-13(5);

Committee Report 6-13(5); Tabled Document 15-13(5) and Tabled Document 19-13(5). Before I call Mr. Steen, by the authority given to the Speaker by Motion 3-13(5), the House will resolve into committee of the whole and may sit beyond 6:00 p.m. until it is prepared to report progress. With Mr. Steen in the Chair.